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Pastor Louis W. Winn, Sr.

      Louis W. Winn, Sr., 75, Senior Pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, of Salina, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Salina Regional Health Center.  Pastor Winn was born in Oktaha, Oklahoma on July 7, 1935, the son of the late Acil and Eddie A. (Thomas) Winn.

     In 1953, Pastor Winn joined the United States Air Force.  He served for twenty years and retired as a SSG in 1973.  During that time he married Joyce V. Cooper, who preceded him in death on October 13, 1987.   He later married Callie Revely, who survives him. 

   Pastor Winn worked as a Civil Servant at the Headquarters 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley, in 1976. He worked at Phillips Lighting from 1977 until 1999, when he retired.  He was owner-operator of an upholstery business and heating and air conditioning business. He also worked part-time maintenance at Advanced Auto.

    In 1973, he became a member of St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, where he was ordained a Deacon in 1974.  He was later called into the ministry and was licensed to serve as minister and Interim Pastor for a brief period of time, until being called to serve as Senior Pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Abilene, Kansas.   In 2001, he founded and was Senior Pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.  His vision was for outreach and growth, and the Church moved, in December 2010, from its founding location to a larger building at 321 N. 8th in Salina. He served as Senior Pastor until the Lord called him Home. 

   Pastor Winn was also involved with a variety of community organizations. He was a member of the NAACP, Baco's, as well as a board member of the Volunteer Connection. Through his ministry, he served in the North Salina Ministerial Alliance and was the states' Second Vice President of the Kansas Missionary Baptist Convention Ministerial Alliance.  He served the Smoky Hill District Association as the vice moderator, moderator, and was the Chairperson of the Permanent Nominating Committee.  During his pastoral career, Pastor Winn also served as a Sunday School Teacher, BTU and Bible study instructor.

    Pastor Winn is survived by his wife Callie; daughters,   Linda (Kenny) Gray, Debra (Augustus) Jamerson, JoAnn (Warren) Magee, Tammy B. Revely-Fields, Ingrid S. Revely-Allen, Shena M. (Hector) Revely-Barlow, Yvette D. Revely-Davis, and Kaylene M. (Charlie) Revely-McCray; sons,  Louis W. (Lisa) Winn, Jr., Michael  Winn, Irone M. (Sabrina) Revely, and Dyran J. Revely; sisters,  Lee Eddie Lyons, Amelia (Ruben) Thomas, Imogene (Pastor John) Edwards, and Virgie Irving; brother, Edward David Winn I; as well as 30 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. As well as a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Joyce; sisters, Wynola Winn and Pearly Hayes, and his brother: Reverend Samuel Winn; his brother-in-law: Flutcher D. Lyons, Sr.

     A funeral service will be held at the at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 215 S. Chicago, Salina, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th,  with Dr. Larry Jones, Interim Pastor of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday 9 am to 8pm at the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Salina. The Family will receive friends from 5 pm - 7 pm. Burial will take place at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

     Memorial contributions may be made in Pastor Winn's name to the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 321 N. 8th St., Salina, Kansas 67401.